New York Knicks: 5 options for pick No. 58 in 2017 NBA Draft

3. Aleksandar Vezenko, SF/PF, Cyprus

2017 statistics:  N/A

The constant question regarding talented forward Aleksandar Vezenko from Barcelona is whether or not he’s gonna remain in the draft? Vezenko is a 21-year-old star in Barcelona and could possibly become the first Cyprus-born player in the NBA.

Vezenko will remind most Knicks fans of current small forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas, just a little younger and possibly a better perimeter shooter.  An aggressive scoring mindset has made the Bulgarian native such a hot topic the last two years around the NBA Draft. It seems as if he will be sticking around to be selected, and the possibility of landing a first round talent at the end of the draft is too precious to ignore.

Jonathan Givony of Draft Express shared his thoughts on Vezenko adjusting to the NBA game as opposed to the competition he faced in the Greek league.

"“A major question mark is how Vezenkov’s scoring prowess will translate to higher levels of competition, as he’s a below average athlete by NBA standards, playing almost entirely below the rim. The Greek league, while still strong with domestic players, and generally at the top, is not what it used to be due to financial problems in the country as a whole.”"

Vezenko could quite easily be a stash pick for New York that may not be available until the following season. The possibility of gaining a talent like this could definitely be worth it in the long run for the Knicks if patience is understood by management.